Tokyo Verdy parts ways with manager Shirofuku
Tokyo Verdy announced on October 5, 2026 that it has terminated the contract with manager Hiroshi Shirofuku. The club had gone eight league matches without a win this season (4 draws, 4 losses) and sat 19th in the table. Head coach Hitoshi Morishita will take interim charge for the Emperor’s Cup match on October 7. Shirofuku expressed gratitude for his time rebuilding the club.
Source: 日刊スポーツ
Mito announce signing of Seigo Suetani for 2027
Mito Hollyhock announced on October 5, 2026 that midfielder Seigo Suetani, currently of Kyoto Sangyo University, is set to join the club in January 2027. The club said Suetani is expected to strengthen the squad and that the move will become official following registration for the 2027 season. Further scheduling details will be provided by the club.
Source: J.LEAGUE
J.League publishes list of suspended players (Oct 5)
J.League released a list of suspended players on October 5, 2026. The announcement names multiple players—among them personnel from FC Tokyo, FC Machida Zelvia, Fagiano Okayama and Avispa Fukuoka—and specifies suspension reasons (accumulated yellow cards, multi-game bans, etc.) and the affected match dates. The full list and details are available in the league’s official notice.
Source: J.LEAGUE
Suntory & J.League launch fan vote for special can designs
On October 5, 2026 J.League announced a joint project with Suntory to create special-design beer cans. Fans can vote from October 5 to October 12 to choose one ‘club favourite’ per club; eligible voters need a J.League ID and candidates are registered players aged 25 or over (with some exceptions). The selected illustrations will be produced as limited-design cans around spring 2027.
Source: J.LEAGUE